Proton Satria: Generations, Engines, Specs, Performance and Weight
The Proton Satria is a three-door hatchback produced from 1996 through 2015. The catalogue covers two generations and ten versions, all with front-wheel drive and gasoline engines. Depending on the generation and version, engine displacement ranges from 1,298 to 1,834 cc, output ranges from 75 to 135 hp, and the available transmissions include manual and automatic gearboxes.
The Proton Satria is a three-door hatchback produced from 1996 through 2015. The catalogue covers two generations and ten versions, all with front-wheel drive and gasoline engines. Depending on the generation and version, engine displacement ranges from 1,298 to 1,834 cc, output ranges from 75 to 135 hp, and the available transmissions include manual and automatic gearboxes.
Proton Satria Generations
The first-generation Proton Satria was produced from 1996 through 2005. It has a Hatchback 3-door body and six versions: 1.3 MT, 1.5 MT, 1.5 AT, 1.6 MT, 1.6 AT, and 1.8 MT. Its engine range covers 1,298–1,834 cc and 75–135 hp.
The second-generation Proton Satria was produced from 2006 through 2015. It also has a Hatchback 3-door body and four versions: 1.3 MT, 1.6 MT with 110 hp, 1.6 MT with 126 hp, and 1.6 AT with 126 hp. Its engine range covers 1,332–1,597 cc and 95–126 hp.
Proton Satria Engine and Specs
Every listed Proton Satria engine is a naturally aspirated, front-mounted transverse Gasoline unit with Distributed injection (multi-point). All versions use an Inline layout and FWD. Because several versions share the same database name, the generation and horsepower are shown alongside the exact version name to distinguish them.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.3 MT | 75 hp (55 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 108 Nm at 3,000 rpm | 1,298 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.5 MT | 87 hp (64 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 124 Nm at 3,000 rpm | 1,468 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.5 AT | 87 hp (64 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 124 Nm at 3,000 rpm | 1,468 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 MT | 95 hp (70 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 135 Nm at 5,000 rpm | 1,597 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 AT | 95 hp (70 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 135 Nm at 5,000 rpm | 1,597 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 1.8 MT | 135 hp (99 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 164 Nm at 5,500 rpm | 1,834 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.3 MT | 95 hp (70 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 120 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 1,332 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 110 hp | 110 hp (81 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 148 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 1,597 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 126 hp | 126 hp (93 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 1,597 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 AT, 126 hp | 126 hp (93 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 1,597 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Automatic | FWD |
The first-generation 1.3 MT has 3 valves per cylinder; every other listed version has 4 valves per cylinder. Compression ratios are 9.5 for the first-generation 1.3 MT, 9.2 for both first-generation 1.5 versions, 10 for both first-generation 1.6 versions and the second-generation 1.3 MT and 110 hp 1.6 MT, and 10.5 for the first-generation 1.8 MT. The compression ratio for both second-generation 126 hp versions was not measured.
Proton Satria Performance and Economy
| Generation and version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.3 MT | 13.6 seconds | 164 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.5 MT | 12.1 seconds | 173 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.5 AT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 MT | 11.3 seconds | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 AT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.8 MT | 7.8 seconds | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.3 MT | 11.3 seconds | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 110 hp | 11.5 seconds | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 126 hp | 10.5 seconds | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 AT, 126 hp | 12.9 seconds | 185 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The first-generation 1.8 MT records the quickest acceleration and highest top speed: 0–100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and 210 km/h. Among second-generation cars, the 126 hp 1.6 MT is quickest at 10.5 seconds. It reaches the same 190 km/h top speed as the 110 hp 1.6 MT but completes the acceleration run 1 second sooner.
No city, highway, or combined fuel-consumption figure was measured for any listed version. CO₂ output and environmental class were also not measured across the range.
Proton Satria Dimensions, Weight and Chassis Specs
Overall exterior dimensions were not measured for any listed Proton Satria version. Wheel sizes were also not measured.
| Generation and version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.3 MT | 960 kg | 1,365 kg | 150 mm | 50 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.5 MT | 975 kg | 1,370 kg | 150 mm | 50 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.5 AT | not measured | 1,370 kg | 150 mm | 50 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 MT | 1,035 kg | 1,485 kg | 150 mm | 50 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.6 AT | not measured | 1,485 kg | 150 mm | 50 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.8 MT | 1,190 kg | 1,568 kg | 150 mm | 50 L | not measured |
| Second generation 1.3 MT | 1,146 kg | not measured | 155 mm | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 110 hp | 1,159 kg | not measured | 155 mm | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 MT, 126 hp | 1,212 kg | not measured | 155 mm | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.6 AT, 126 hp | 1,227 kg | not measured | 155 mm | not measured | not measured |
The measured kerb-weight range extends from 960 kg for the first-generation 1.3 MT to 1,227 kg for the second-generation 1.6 AT with 126 hp, a difference of 267 kg. First-generation models have 150 mm of ground clearance and a 50 L fuel tank. Second-generation models have 155 mm of ground clearance, while their tank capacities were not measured.
All versions use Independent, spring front suspension. Every first-generation version also has Independent, spring rear suspension. In the second generation, the 1.3 MT and 110 hp 1.6 MT use Semi-independent, torsion rear suspension, whereas the 126 hp 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT use Independent, spring rear suspension.
First-generation versions through the 1.6 AT have front discs and rear drums; the 1.8 MT has discs at both ends. All second-generation cars have Ventilated disc front brakes. The 1.3 MT and 110 hp 1.6 MT have Drum rear brakes, while both 126 hp versions have rear discs.
Which Proton Satria Version to Choose?
For the strongest measured performance, the first-generation 1.8 MT is the clear choice in this catalogue. Its 135 hp and 164 Nm exceed every other listed version, while its 7.8-second 0–100 km/h time is 2.7 seconds quicker than the next-fastest car, the second-generation 126 hp 1.6 MT. Its 210 km/h top speed is also 20 km/h higher than the best second-generation figure.
Within the second generation, the choice between the two 126 hp versions depends on transmission preference and performance. The 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT produce the same 126 hp and 150 Nm, but the Manual reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds versus 12.9 seconds for the Automatic. The Manual is therefore 2.4 seconds quicker and has a 190 km/h top speed, 5 km/h above the Automatic. It is also 15 kg lighter, at 1,212 kg rather than 1,227 kg.
The second-generation 110 hp 1.6 MT offers 15 hp and 28 Nm more than the 95 hp 1.3 MT. It raises top speed from 180 to 190 km/h, although its measured 0–100 km/h time is 11.5 seconds compared with 11.3 seconds for the 1.3 MT. The 1.6 MT weighs 1,159 kg, just 13 kg more than the 1.3 MT.
Among first-generation manual cars, output rises from 75 hp in the 1.3 MT to 87 hp in the 1.5 MT, 95 hp in the 1.6 MT, and 135 hp in the 1.8 MT. Their measured acceleration improves in the same order, from 13.6 to 12.1, 11.3, and 7.8 seconds. Buyers considering the first-generation Automatic versions should note that acceleration, top speed, and kerb weight were not measured for either the 1.5 AT or 1.6 AT.